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Becca

♀ Girl

Pronounced BEK-ə /ˈbɛk.ə/High

Meaning: Short form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, traditionally 'to bind, to tie, to join'Medium

In 30 seconds: Rebecca, at her sunniest: Becca pets the matriarch whose name means 'to bind, to join'. A breezy double-c nickname that has stepped out on its own.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningShort form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, traditionally 'to bind, to tie, to join'
U.S. rank (2025)#4080 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,346

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319482025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Becca is a short form of Rebecca — Hebrew Rivka, traditionally read 'to bind, to tie, to join' (perhaps a snare's beauty that captivates) — the Genesis matriarch, wife of Isaac. The double-c nickname rose as a standalone in the late twentieth century.

It registers thinly as a given name, riding Rebecca's long popularity. Rare standalone, common nickname, binding at the root.

Did you know? Rebecca's name — 'to bind' — proved prophetic: she's the Genesis matriarch who tied the family's future together by securing the blessing for her son Jacob.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Rebecca — root etymology

Variations

BekaBekahRebecca

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Becca Tobin (1986-)
    American actress and singer known for the TV series Glee
  • ★Becca Kufrin (1990-)
    American reality television personality from The Bachelorette

If you like Becca…

Rebecca— the full matriarch name behind it
Bella— a fellow short vowel-ending name
Bree— the companion breezy short form
Rebeca— the same biblical feel
Basya— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Becca mean?

Becca is a short form of Rebecca, from Hebrew Rivka, traditionally 'to bind, to tie, to join'.

How do you pronounce Becca?

It's said BEK-ə /ˈbɛk.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Becca a boy or girl name?

Becca is a girl's name.

How popular is Becca?

Becca is a rare standalone name in the U.S. and a common nickname.

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